Britain could be set for one of the hottest summers this year with forecasters predicting three months of scorching weather.

Temperatures could reach 30C by the middle of June, which would match last years sizzling numbers.

The hottest day was in July 2018 when temperatures reached 35.3C in Faversham, Kent.

And according to The Mirror, The Exeter-based Met Office has predicted there are likely to be "above average temperatures" from June to August, raising hopes that we could see another scorching summer.

Highs of 30C next month amid tropical air were forecast by ex-BBC and Met Office forecaster John Hammond of weather trending and The Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze.

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